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Art workshops in California

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5 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

Sing & Record - Studio Star Experience

Create a professional-sounding demo to showcase your vocal talent. Fun for the inexperienced + perfect date night! Choose any song to record (up to 3.5 minutes song length)

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews

⭐ Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshops in San Jose

Create your own glowing Turkish mosaic lamp in this magical, hands-on workshop. A relaxing, unforgettable experience with beautiful results, perfect for all skill levels!

5 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviews

Learn to Throw on the Wheel

Seize the clay! Give wheel-throwing a spin in my cozy backyard studio. Whether you’re here just once to have fun, to improve your skills or learn a new hobby, I can teach you how to throw.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 588 reviews

Walking Photo Tour of the Las Vegas Strip

Capture iPhone photos of iconic Las Vegas spots, including the Bellagio fountains, the Eiffel Tower, and the Venetian gondolas while learning history, fun facts, and tips about Las Vegas!

5 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Kokedama Workshop

Discover this Japanese art and its history, creating your own self-sustaining plant..

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 552 reviews

Sail the Santa Monica coast with a photographer

Join the captain of a sailboat for a cruise on the Pacific. Depart from Marina del Rey and glide past the Santa Monica Pier, capturing complimentary, hi-res photos as you sail. Minimum 2 guests.

5 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviews

Couples Drum Date

Learn to play drums in this fun and interactive experience for couples!

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Custom Jewelry Workshop Sausalito

Guided session to make sterling silver or gold fill jewelry with choice of gemstones. Perfect for beginners, and you will leave with a wonderful piece of jewelry. Permanent jewelry also available.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews

Custom Jewelry Workshop Berkeley

Guided session with a talented silversmith to make sterling silver or gold fill jewelry with your choice of gemstones. Perfect for beginners, learn light soldering and leave with a beautiful piece.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Oil Painting in a Professional Artist's Studio

Paint an oil still life from life or work from photo references to develop your observational skills and technique.

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Hand stitch a leather wallet in studio

Learn the art of leabthercrafting. Make a leather wallet. Cut pieces from premium hides, saddle stitch by hand, and finish edges in our cabin studio in Topanga Canyon.

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Needle felt workshop with a stop-motion fabricator

Join a pro puppet-maker for a 2-hour crash course in needle felting and craft your own wool illustration at the Airbnb Experience Counter at Grand Central Market.

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Upcycle Studio: Sew Your Own Signature Tote

Join professional tailor Alexander Andronescu to sew a tote from scratch using fabric scraps rescued from LA's fashion industry using the same industrial machines as top designers!

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Aperitivo & Silk Marbling in an Artist's Garden

Begin with Prosecco and light bites in my private garden, then step into the studio to choose colors, float paints on water, create a pattern, and transfer your design onto a silk scarf.

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Paint with a local artist in the Sierra Mountains

Join me for a peaceful short walk on my Placerville property, take in Sierra Mountain views, listen to the birds and take scenic photos, then relax with me in a guided painting session in the studio.

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Water Marbling on Fabric

Shape color on the marbling surface using classic tools, then lay cloth, rinse and reveal your personal pattern with guidance from a dye and print specialist.

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Capture outdoor shots with a nature photographer

Explore Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe with a wildlife biologist and nature photographer. Learn to see light, patterns, and framing, then shoot and edit your favorite outdoor images.

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Craft abalone jewelry with a tribal artisan

Select ocean-tumbled abalone and seashell charms, hear Native oral traditions from a Pascua Yaqui jeweler and assemble your own custom piece with guided tools and techniques.

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The Living Flora Botanical Experience

Create a beautiful botanical arrangement at Living Flora.. Enjoy a hands-on workshop with plants and materials, step-by-step guidance, refreshments, and take home your own one-of-a-kind creation.

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Retro style photos and a vintage experience

Vintage inspired experience in Eureka Old Town area. Explore old town Eureka and all of the vintage retro charms just waiting for discovery. I will guide you through old town with class.